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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

stickup

/ˈstɪkˌʌp/ noun · British & US
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What does stickup mean?

noun

A robbery in which the perpetrator orders the victim to lie down or get down on their knees, often with a gun or other weapon. A sudden, unexpected increase in something, such as a price or a difficulty.

Example

"The bank was robbed in a stickup, with the perpetrator demanding cash from the tellers."

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